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Retaining count sheets in the patient's medical record
Key words: count sheet, medical record, procedural risk factor, retained surgical item, surgical count.
Counting instruments during cavity closure
Key words: uterine cavity, abdominal cavity, fetal procedure, cesarean delivery, instrument count.
Surgical wound classification of procedures involving cancer removal
Key words: cancer, contamination, infection, surgical wound classification, decision making.
Placing an electrosurgical unit dispersive electrode over a tattoo
Key words: dispersive electrode placement, metallic pigment, burn, tattoo, electrosurgical unit (ESU).